No exact match translations found for 'fresco' in konkani.
Word 'fresco' in Other Languages
- fresco in Assamese অসমীয়া
- fresco in Bengali বাংলা
- fresco in Bodo बड़ो
- fresco in Dogri डोगरी
- fresco in English
- fresco in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- fresco in Hindi हिन्दी
- fresco in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- fresco in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- fresco in Konkani कोंकणी
- fresco in Maithili মৈথিলী
- fresco in Malayalam മലയാളം
- fresco in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- fresco in Marathi मराठी
- fresco in Nepali नेपाली
- fresco in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- fresco in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- fresco in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- fresco in Santali
- fresco in Sindhi سنڌي
- fresco in Tamil தமிழ்
- fresco in Telugu తెలుగు
- fresco in Urdu اُردُو
Fresco
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈfrɛskoʊ/
Definitions
- A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid, or wet lime plaster.
- A painting or design made using this technique.
Usage Examples
- The ceiling of the chapel was adorned with a magnificent fresco.
- Italian Renaissance artists perfected the fresco technique.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian word "fresco," meaning "fresh," from the Latin "friscus."
Synonyms
- Mural
- Wall painting
Antonyms
- Canvas painting
- Sketch
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Fresque | /fʁɛsk/ |
| Spanish | Fresco | /ˈfɾesko/ |
| German | Fresko | /ˈfʁɛsko/ |
| Italian | Affresco | /afˈfresko/ |
| Russian | Фреска (Freska) | /ˈfrʲɛskə/ |
| Hindi | भित्ति चित्र (Bhitthi Chitra) | /bʱɪttɪ tʃɪtɾʌ/ |
| Tamil | சுவர்படம் (Suvarpadam) | /suʋɑɾpʌdʌm/ |
| Chinese | 湿壁画 (Shī bìhuà) | /ʂɻ̩́ pìxwâ/ |
| Japanese | フレスコ画 (Furesuko-ga) | /fuɾesɯkoɡa/ |
| Arabic | لوحة جدارية (Lawḥa Jidāriyya) | /lawħa dʒidaːrijja/ |
| Portuguese | Fresco | /ˈfɾɛsku/ |
| Greek | Νωπογραφία (Nopografía) | /nopɔɣɾafía/ |
| Bengali | ফ্রেস্কো (Fresko) | /fɾesko/ |
| Marathi | चित्रलेख (Chitralekh) | /tʃɪtrʌleːkh/ |
| Telugu | భిత్తిచిత్రం (Bhitthichitram) | /bʱittɪtʃɪtɾʌm/ |
| Malayalam | ഭിത്തിച്ചിത്രം (Bhitthichitram) | /bʱittɪtʃitɾʌm/ |
| Kannada | ಭಿತ್ತಿಚಿತ್ರ (Bhitthichitra) | /bʱittɪtʃɪtɾʌ/ |
| Punjabi | ਭਿੱਤੀ ਚਿੱਤਰ (Bhitthi Chittar) | /bʱɪttɪ tʃɪttʌr/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In Italian, "affresco" is pronounced with a rolling "r".
- In English, "fresco" is often pronounced with a softer "s" sound.
Historical Usage
The fresco technique has been used since antiquity, with notable examples found in ancient Roman villas and the Italian Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.
Cultural Nuances
Fresco paintings are significant in European and Indian art, symbolizing religious devotion and artistic mastery. In Rajasthan, India, frescoes adorn palaces and temples.
More Information
Fresco is a painting technique involving water-based pigments on wet plaster, allowing colors to bond as the wall dries. It remains a revered art form, with famous examples like "The Last Judgment" in the Vatican. Though less common today, frescoes still inspire contemporary mural artists worldwide.